"CEL" 2008 Obituary

CELLI o@ca.on.middlesex_county.london.london_free_press 2008-03-04 published
LAND,
JeanMargaret
(CAMPBELL)
Of Saint Thomas, passed away on Monday, March 3rd, 2008, at the
Saint Thomas-Elgin General Hospital, in her 93rd year. Beloved
wife of Maurice
LAND and dearly loved mother of Nina
VANLEUWEN
of California, Steve
BURDAN of London, Peggy and her husband
Mark CELLI of London, Tom
BURDAN of Calgary, David and his wife
Katherine "Kim"
BURDAN of London and the late Robert
BURDAN.
Dear adopted sister of Barbara
RIESDALE and Loretta
CAMPBELL,
both of London and the late Ernest
CAMPBELL and Steve
YABLONSKI.
Sadly missed by 6 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren and
a number of nieces and nephews. Jean was born in Winnipeg, Manitoba
on May 29, 1915 the adopted daughter of the late Tom and Margaret
CAMPBELL.
She was of the Roman Catholic Faith. Resting at Williams
Funeral Home, 45 Elgin Street, Saint Thomas where funeral service
will be held Friday at 11: 00 a.m. Interment to follow in Elmdale
Cemetery. Visitation Thursday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Remembrances
may be made to the charity of choice.

CELLIERS o@ca.on.york_county.toronto.globe_and_mail 2008-01-05 published
NIKIFORUK,
Hellena (née
KIDICK)
On Friday, December 28, 2007, on her 87th birthday, Helen
NIKIFORUK
passed away peacefully with her family at her side at the Saint_Joseph's
LifecareCentre.Loving wife for 59 years of John
NIKIFORUK,
beloved mother of Lee Ann, Joan, Michael (Kristen), John (Jeanette)
and Peter (Daniel). Caring and loving Baba of Matthew, Jessica,
Claire, Benjamin and little Elijah. Survived by her sister Olga
CELLIERS and several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents,
Anna and Hgnat
KIDICK and her four sisters: Anne, Mary, Stella
and Theresa. Prior to World War 2, Helen taught elementary school
in the Windsor area and in her hometown of Thorold, Ontario.
In 1942, Helen enlisted in the Women's Royal Naval Service and
was stationed in Coverdale, New Brunswick as a wireless operator.
Following the war, Helen enrolled in the University of Toronto
and earned a degree in Modern Languages. For over 50 years, Helen
was an active and involved member of the Brantford community.
She volunteered at the Brantford General Hospital in a variety
of capacities over five decades. She supported the Brantford
Symphony, the Brantford Music Club, the Brantford Opera Guild
and the Glenhyrst Arts Council. She was a member of the Brantford
Womens' University Club. Through the 60s and 70s, Helen returned
to teaching as a supply teacher with the Brant County Board of
education. During the summer months, Helen was a resident of
Lake Muskoka where she welcomed and entertained family and Friends
for over 50 years. Helen will be remembered by the family and
Friends as a woman of many talents and interests who always encouraged
others to reach beyond the ordinary. She will be sorely missed
by all who knew her. Cremation has taken place. Friends will
be received at the Dennis Toll Funeral Home, 55 Charing Cross
Street, Brantford on Sunday, January 13, 2008 from 1-2 p.m. with
a memorial service to follow in the chapel at 2: 00 p.m. Donations
in Helen's memory to the Brantford General Hospital or the Saint_Joseph's
Lifecare Centre would be greatly appreciated. www.dennistoll.ca